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Four Roses Bourbon vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).